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Green, White and Gold July Catoctin Hall Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Katie and Wesley

Wesley and Kaitlan met on Match.com in 2014. “Wes sent me a message first and commented on how much we had in common. After we had talked for a short time online, we agreed to have our first date at House of Kobe in Hagerstown. Wes had never had sushi before and wanted to try it. We talked for hours and quickly decided to go out again for a second date.”

The couple got engaged in December 2019. “Wes planned it with my family and got them all in on it on Christmas Day. We had tickets to go see the Christmas light show at Nationals Stadium in DC. He asked me to take a picture at the center of the light show by the big tree and then proposed.”

60 guests, including a 13-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their July nuptials. “Wes and I knew we wanted a short ceremony so we could spend more time with family and friends at our cocktail hour. I had both my mom and dad walk me down the aisle, and honestly, that’s one of my favorite choices I made. They’re both incredibly special to me, so having those pictures of both of them walking me is something I will treasure forever.”

For their decor, the couple chose sage green, white, and gold. “We wanted it to feel intimate and elegant without being overly formal. I love a good formal moment, but both Wes and I love to dance and have a good time, so we wanted a balance of formal during the ceremony and dinner and then laid back and fun during reception party time. The party that we had on the dance floor was epic, and all of us had the time of our lives dancing and enjoying each other’s company. We danced for three straight hours.”

Katie is an FCPS elementary school teacher, and Wesley is a retirement account consultant. They currently reside in Hagerstown.

First dance: The One by Kodaline

Honeymoon: Italy, France, and Spain

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photographer: Ashley Elizabeth Photography

Jewelry: Gold Thumb Jewelers

Transportation: On the Town**

Dessert: Fairy Godmother Events

Flowers & Decor: Nadine De Leon Design

Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Mary Katie Engle

Entertainment: DJ Topedo

Videographer: Chris Does Video

Stationery: Hazelwood Paper Company

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April Military Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Ashleigh + Zachary

Ashleigh and Zack met in 2019 at their best friend’s wedding. “We had never met, but we were both in the wedding and paired up together and hit it off. The day after the wedding, Zack told anyone who would listen that he was going to marry me. Zack was living in Georgia at the time due to the military, and I was living in Virginia. We would visit each other almost every weekend, and when I was able to work from home, I moved to Georgia with him.”

The couple got engaged in September 2020 at Mount Washington while visiting Zack’s family in Pittsburgh. “We went to the lookout, and Zack proposed. We then celebrated with family. Shortly after, Zack got deployed, and I moved back to Maryland to be with my family while he was gone for 8 months.”

135 guests, including an 18-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their outdoor April wedding at Musket Ridge. “Our ceremony was short and sweet with a beautiful backdrop of the mountains. One of our family friends married us.”

“We wanted a more formal feel, so the groomsmen wore black tuxes, and the girls were in a neutral light pink. It was perfect for spring. We had a phone at our wedding instead of a guestbook where guests would record a message for us. We now have all of our messages to listen to from our wedding day, and it is so fun to relive them and hear from loved ones. We also had a Pittsburgh Cookie Table where we had thousands of different homemade cookies made by family and some friends.”

Zack is a Captain in the Army, and Ashleigh is a Mortgage Risk Analyst. They currently reside in Gambrills, Maryland.

First dance: Sea of Love by Langhorne Slim ft. Jill Andrews

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photography: Tom Tran

Attire: Love & Lace Bridal Boutique

Flowers: Petal Burst Flower Design Studio

Makeup: Brittany Patten

Hair: Anna Fazio

Entertainment: Mixing Maryland

Transportation: RMA Worldwide Chauffered Transportation

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Fifty-Five Guest Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Jenny + Brian

Jenny and Brian first met in 2010 as eighth-graders but didn’t officially get together until 2019.

“We both had a crush on each other and expressed those feelings towards one another. Of course, being young and completely unaware of what love truly meant, our fling fizzled out within a few months. In December of 2018, we reconnected on a dating app and hit it off like we were back in middle school with late-night phone calls, giddy laughs, and butterflies in our stomachs.”

Brian proposed in May of 2021. “We spent time one evening making dinner on the grill and enjoyed the sunset from our porch. I had bought two wooden painting kits from the craft store a few weeks prior as something to do while we were on lockdown at home. We decided to paint them that evening and had music playing throughout the house. He told me how much he loved me and suddenly got up from the table and proposed right in our small apartment kitchen.”

Fifty-five guests, including an eight-person wedding party, helped the couple to celebrate their October wedding at Catoctin Hall. “It was the first and only place we toured because the views from the top of the hillside are absolutely breathtaking. It showcases the beauty of rural Maryland and the sunset shines perfectly over the mountains in the evening.”

“We are both very casual and laid-back so our wedding wasn’t super formal. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable and have a fun, stress-free evening with us. Our color palette was dark green and black with gold accents. We used a small amount of greenery and candles for our centerpieces. We just enjoyed the company of our friends and family, ate delicious food, and shared some drinks together. It was exactly how we wanted our wedding day to be”

Jenny is an ICU Registered Nurse and Brian works for FedEx Ground. They currently reside in Keedysville, Maryland. “

First dance: All My Heart by Sleeping With Sirens

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photography: Emma Hull Photography

Dress: TLC Bridal Boutique**

Flowers: Flower Moxie

Dessert: Krumpe’s Donuts

Entertainment: Electrolinear Entertainment

Officiant: Megan Moyer

Travel Agent: All Seasons Vacations LLC

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October Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brian + LeeAnn

Brian and LeeAnn met in 2019 on Tinder. “We hit it off immediately, discovering that we were both big fans of Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot. After exchanging a few messages online we decided to meet up at a bar in Old Town Alexandria for our first date. I was struck by how genuine and funny Brian was. We dated for a few months before making our relationship official.”

Brain proposed in September of 2020 after an evening full of references to milestones in their relationship. “The ring box had a light inside, and when I opened it LeeAnn was so distracted by the light that she missed my asking THE question, and I had to ask again. Thankfully, once she was paying attention, she said yes.”

125 guests, including a 12-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their October wedding at Musket Ridge. “LeeAnn helped make sure my late parents were included. She encouraged me to ask the pastor from the church my parents and I attended to officiate the wedding so we could have that connection to my mom and dad. The ceremony was phenomenal – he even incorporated Gritty into the ceremony.”

Brian surprised LeeAnn during the reception by putting framed photos of their cats, wearing bow ties that matched his, on the sweetheart table. “I loved having our boys there in spirit! In lieu of favors, we surprised our guests with an awesome fireworks show – seeing everyone’s surprise was one of my favorite moments of the night. As a nod to Brian’s Philly roots, we had a late-night soft pretzel bar. We had signature cocktails named for our two cats. We ended the night with a sparkler send-off.”

LeeAnn is an event manager and Brian is an accountant. They currently reside in Alexandria, Virginia.

First dance: If We Were Vampires, Jason Isbell

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Getting ready: Hilton Garden Inn

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photographer: Emerald Stone Photography

Flowers: Ory Florals**

Attire: Serendipity Bridal and Events

Jewelry: Golden Renaissance Jewelers

Dessert: Sugar Bakers Cakes

Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band

Transportation: On the Town Limousine**

Fireworks: Zambelli Fireworks

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Rainy May Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Holly + Joseph

Joseph and Holly met at a gymnastics club practice. “He was a part of the new boy’s team that came to my gym in the spring of 2011. We spent a lot of time together, in and outside of the gym. A year after we met, Joe asked me to be his girlfriend.”

The couple got engaged on a trip with friends to Nashville. “I insisted on learning to line dance so we all went to dinner one night at the Wild Horse Saloon. Turns out the best man helped Joe orchestrate the proposal with the line dancing instructor. After dinner, we joined the line dancing class where the instructor taught us a dance. We practiced it many times before the instructor made a last-minute change- that the men would down on one knee to end the dance. After some practice, we did the entire dance all the way through and at the end, I turned to Joe and he was down on one knee with a box in his hands and the biggest smile on his face.”

125 guests including a sixteen-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their May nuptials at Muset Ridge. “Our ceremony was held by the pergola at Musket Ridge in the pouring rain. We had a Plan B in case of weather but wanted to have our wedding as originally planned underneath the pergola and we are so happy we did. Our ceremony was an Interfaith wedding that highlighted the traditions of our different religions.”

Holly and Joseph chose a “Rustic Red White and Blue” theme for their wedding. “We knew we wanted navy as our wedding color after we went to three proms together- each time we wore navy. Joe was also born on the 4th of July and with our wedding being Memorial Day Weekend we knew red white and blue would be fitting.”

Holly is an Athletic Trainer at Shepherd University and Joe is an AED Consultant in Gaithersburg. The couple currently resides in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.

First dance- Then, Brad Paisley

Honeymoon- Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Vendors

Getting ready: Residence Inn

Venue: Musket Ridge**

Photography: Sarah Schubel Photography

Flowers: Blossom & Basket

Hair & Makeup: Bekah Beauty

Dress: K & B Bridals

Bridal Rings: Shiree Odiz

Entertainment: Wizer Productions

Transportation: On The Town Limousines**

Stationery: Penelope’s Paper Pantry

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Summer Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Brooks + Marissa

Brooks and Melissa met In 2013 their parents bought houses in the same neighborhood, across the street from each other. “We found out that we both attended the same college and were starting our senior year that fall. Once we were back at school, we began dating and have been together ever since.”

The proposal came at a surprise party for Marissa’s mother. “While I was busy planning a birthday party, Brooks was planning to propose. It was a perfect opportunity since all of our family and friends were already there to celebrate. After reading a giant sign that read, ‘Marissa will you marry me?’ and seeing him down on one knee holding the most perfect ring, how could I say no?”

160 guests joined the couple at Musket Ridge Country Club last June, including nine bridesmaids and nine groomsmen. “We wanted it to be very personal. We had a close friend say a reading and Brooks’ former baseball coach was our officiant.”

The couple chose to have bright colors as part of their wedding decor to play up the summer season. “Our florist did an amazing job bringing in all the colors in our bouquets and arrangements. Along with the bright summer colors, we added accents of gold with votives, vases, and picture frames. We also had a late-night hot dog bar during the reception- it was a huge hit.”

Brooks is a sales analyst and Marissa is a queue coordinator. They currently reside in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

First dance: Speechless by Dan + Shay

Honeymoon: Jamaica

Vendors

Getting Ready: Fairfield Inn & Suites

Venue: Musket Ridge**

Photography: Urban Row Photography

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Dress: Posh Bridal

Transportation: On the Town Limousine**

Suits: Capital Custom Clothiers

Dessert: Sweet and Savory Bake Shop

Hair: Heather Rae Style Studio

Makeup: Leanne Parr

Entertainment: Bill Wizer Productions

Videographer: Lee Russell Films

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September Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Amanda and Dan

Amanda and Dan have known each other since childhood. “In more recent years, his cousin introduced us to each other at a Sunday football get together, and we hit it off. We’ve been together for almost 3 years now.”

Dan proposed at Amanda’s birthday dinner. “We went to Dutch’s Daughter with my family. We got through dinner and ordered dessert. I ordered chocolate mousse and thought something was weird when mine came out on a covered plate. The waiter set the plate in front of me, removed the cover, and revealed the plate with, “Will you marry me?” written in chocolate and my ring sitting there.”

155 guests, including seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen, attended their September nuptials at Musket Ridge.

“The weather was beautiful. Our ceremony was short and sweet. My uncle officiated the wedding, which was really special. We also did a short sand ceremony, which included sand from Ocean City, Maryland, the beach we went to growing up and Marco Island, Florida, our honeymoon spot.”

The couple chose a color palette of navy and burgundy for their reception decor. “I think what made our day fun and unique was the people we had there to celebrate with us, as well as stand by our sides. Our wedding party was comprised of our family and closest friends, so they mean everything to us. It was so nice to have our best people standing by our sides to make our day that much more special.”

Amanda is a registered nurse and Dan is a concrete contractor. They currently reside in Manchester, Maryland.

First dance: Everybody Loves Somebody – Dean Martin

Honeymoon: Marco Island, FL

Vendors

Venue: Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge**

Photography: Sarah Wockenfuss Photography**

Dress: Love It! at Stellas

Jewelry: Shipley’s Fine Jewelry

Dessert: Piece O’ Cake, LLC

Flowers: Blossom and Basket Boutique**

Hair & Makeup: The Beauty Company, LLC

Entertainment: Digital Sounds Baltimore

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July Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Catherine and Newton

Catherine and Newton met nine years ago at a summer high school church retreat. “When we were dating, Newton asked me to be his girlfriend at a park in Howard County called Centennial Park. So, he decided to propose to me at the same park with all of my friends and family there, who were holding signs that asked, ‘Will you marry me?’”

125 guests attended their July outdoor wedding ceremony, including a 14 person bridal party. “It was outdoors with a beautiful overlook. We were lucky because it had rained the entire week before, but on our wedding day the weather was sunny and hot.”

Blush pink and navy blue made up their wedding color palette for their decor. The couple served homemade macarons as a parting gift. “The venue’s overlook was beautiful and the reception area at Musket Ridge Golf Club was beautiful inside.”

Catherine is a teacher and Newton is a program manager. They currently reside in Laurel.

First Dance: All of Me by John Legend

Honeymoon: Bora Bora

Vendors

Getting Ready: Courtyard by Marriott in Frederick**

Guest accommodations: Caboose Farm**

Venue: Musket Ridge Golf Club**

Photography: Feather and Fawn Photography

Photobooth: District Photo Booths

Cake: Angel Cakes

Flowers: Scentsational Florals

Hair & Makeup: Glam Bridal Beauty

Entertainment: DJ Eddo

Videography: Altamira Film Co.

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Summer Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Amber + Garrett

In 2013 Amber was in her second year of physical therapy school and Garrett had just moved to Maryland to start a job at a power plant after nine years in the Navy. “We were both on Match.com. We met and talked for 6 hours at Buffalo Wild Wings.”

“Garrett told me he wanted to go to Vegas for a weekend and just spend some time together. He said for the tour we had to take a shuttle. We got out at a helicopter port and he had a big smile on his face when I asked excitedly if we were going on a helicopter. The pilot quickly tells us the itinerary which included landing in the Grand Canyon for a picnic lunch and photo ops. We landed in the Grand Canyon! What a breathtaking sight. We go to get our picture taken by the pilot and sure enough, as we stand on the edge of one of the ledges, Garrett dropped to his knee. I obviously said Yes!”

100 guests were in attendance for their outdoor April nuptials at Musket Ridge, including five bridesmaids and two groomsmen. “The walk from the golf club where my dad and I waited for the ceremony site was nerve-wracking but then I saw Garrett. He wiped away tears and was smiling so big, it took the nerves away.”

The couple chose a rustic theme for their wedding decor, with a color palette of coral, gray and navy. “The venue had the most amazing view for guests both at the ceremony and during the reception. The ceremony site sat right at the edge of the course and the reception about 150 ft above it looked out onto green fairways lined with trees.”

Amber is a physical therapist and Garrett is reactor operator at a nuclear power plant. They currently reside in Avondale, Arizona.

First Dance: Give me a Lifetime by Anthem Lights
Honeymoon: Western Caribbean Cruise

Vendors
Venue: Musket Ridge Golf Club**
Photographer: Lindsay Marie Photography
Photo booth: Great Scott Productions
Dessert: Brenda Williams
Hair & Makeup: Saggitarius Salon and Spa
Videographer: Making Memories Videography
Transportation: A Touch of Class Limousine**

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March Musket Ridge Wedding :: Real Frederick Wedding :: Natalie + Dave

Natalie and David met at Hood College. “We had seen each other on campus, at soccer games and during weight training class, but never really talked until the school’s end of the year outdoor festival, May Madness. During the festival, our first spark came when I promised to get us onto the roof of the science building. The attempt failed, but our new found connection had been lit. We never left each other that entire day.”

David planned the perfect proposal. “I incorporated our love of nature by booking a cabin at Shenandoah National Park for the 4th of July weekend. After a long drive, we began our hike up Old Rag Mountain. Near the peak, I set up my camera and jumped out onto a rocky precipice overlooking the forest. I convinced her to jump out with me for the perfect picture. With the camera rolling and a valley of cold teal trees kissed by the early morning mist behind us, I pulled out the ring. I said, ‘Will you marry me?’ Silence. Having hiked 4 hours and our hearts racing, it took a moment, so I asked again. ‘Yes,’ she said with a tear and a smile. We didn’t look pretty having hiked for hours, but it was true and the moment pure.”

150 guests were in attendance for their March outdoor ceremony at Musket Ridge, including six bridesmaids and six groomsmen. “Seeing David, he looked so handsome, happy, and proud up there, I was overwhelmed with love . I had my parents support on each side of me. I wanted to walk super slow and savor every minute. I couldn’t wait for the kiss at the end because I had been meaning to do it as soon as I saw him.”

The couple chose a color palette of blues and shades of pink. “We wanted our wedding to be a romantic morning countryside party.”

Natalie is a Digital Project Coordinator at a2z Inc. and David is a PhD Immunology Graduate Student at UMD medical. They currently reside in Catonsville.

First Dance: Lana del Rey – Love

Honeymoon: Japan

Vendors:

Getting Ready: Hilton Garden Inn**
Venue: Musket Ridge Golf Club**

Photography: Shelby Leigh Photography

After party: Brewer’s Alley**

Dress: Garnish Boutique
Dessert: Lavande Patisserie

Florals: Steelcut Flowers

Hair & Makeup: Carly Pressley

Entertainment: Prime Canetis
Officiant: Rev. Beth O’Malley

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Five Reasons to Host Your Wedding at a Full-Service Venue

5 reasons to host your wedding at a full-service venue- Be a guest at your own wedding

Temperature control is imperative. Whether you may need heat or air conditioning, you want your guests in total comfort. Having your wedding at a location where it can be inside or outside is a huge bonus.
All food and beverage are prepared and handled in-house so there is no reason to arrive early on your special day to take delivery of food, bar items, tables, chairs, linen, etc. It’s already there, ready to go.
Full-service venues are a fine-tuned machine…all details in-house leads to no worries on the part of the couple to coordinate anything the day of. No need to hire an event coordinator- most provide one.
Getting ready suites are on-site-no need to get ready in a hotel room.
Hands off….the venue will do all the set-up and tear-down. Bring your items ahead of time and release the stress…..they’ve got you!

Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge Golf Club is the perfect location for your special day. Mother Nature has blessed Musket Ridge with the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and celebration.

We offer unrivaled surroundings for wedding photographs with gorgeous vistas from a ridge across hundreds of acres of lush, green golf course with mountains, lakes, traditional wooden bridges and spectacular sunsets. We are delighted to host your wedding reception and ceremony and our mission is to leave you with memories to treasure forever.

By the time your wedding day arrives, you will feel like Catoctin Hall is an extension of your home as you will have come to trust our staff to deliver your dream day.

Planning a wedding involves skilled coordination, and the experienced staff at Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge Golf Club pays high attention to detail. We aim to accommodate even the most discerning tastes while facilitating your needs whenever possible. Superior service is our standard so every couple has an Event Coordinator for all the pre-planning and “day of” coordination. And that’s just the beginning of all the wonderful amenities we offer.

Your guests will enjoy a beautiful light-filled ballroom with twenty-three-foot ceilings, a covered patio just off the ballroom, and a wall of windows opening up to the beautiful vistas. Catoctin Hall can accommodate up to 250 guests. Guests will experience exquisite food and superb service.

Catoctin Hall is proud to be the first venue in the United States to implement a Zero Food Waste Initiative, diverting over 4 tons of waste from landfills to on-site gardens annually.

No two weddings at Catoctin Hall are alike. With our facilities, staff, and creativity, your reception will truly be unique.

Please contact our Event Sales Manager, Bonnie Swanson at weddings@musketridge.com or 301.293.9930 x116